Ishwarganj Upazila


Ishwarganj is an Upazila of Mymensingh District in the division of Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

Geography

Ishwarganj has a total area of 286.19 km². It borders Gaurepur Upazila to the north, Nandail to the south, Kendowa to the east, and Trishal Upazila to the west. It is 147 km from Dhaka and 24 km from Mymensingh.
The Kancha Matia River flow through the Upazila and meets the Norosunda River.

Demographics

According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Iswarganj had a population of 376,348. Males constituted 49.75% of the population and females 50.25%. Muslims formed 96.78% of the population, Hindus 3.20% and others 0.02%. Iswarganj had a literacy rate of 41.01% for the population 7 years and above.
According to the 1991 Bangladesh census, Ishwarganj had a population of 306,977 in 56,296 households. 143,379 persons were aged 18 or older. Males constituted 50.8% of the population and females 49.2%. Ishwarganj has an average literacy rate of 22.2%, compared to the national average of 32.4%.

Points of interest

Nearby places of interest include the Atharabari Railway Station, Luxmigonj Bazar, Mizebag, Mirzapur, Tarundia, Uchakhila, Boro hit, Sohagi Railway Station and Uchakhila Bazar.
Atharabari Bazar is the greatest Hat in Mymensingh. From the ancient period, Atharabari was famous for its Rayerbazar. In 2017 year, this bazar yielded above 2 crores in sales.
Khalbala Bazar is famous for its Jute market. Many jute godowns process Jute in Mymensingh. It has been known for Jute processing since the age of golden fiber.
Atharabari Zamindar Bari is known for its location, beauty, and prosperity.
At one time Ishwarganj and Uchakhila bazaar were famous markets in Mymensingh division for their jute and beef. Now, the bazaar is called the "Lexmigonj Bazar".

Administration

Ishwarganj's Member of the Parliament is Fakrul Imam . Its Upazila Chairman is Mahmud Hasan Sumon. The Vice Chairman is Aminul Islam Bhuyan . The female Vice Chairman is Shefali Hamid. . Its Upazila Nirbahi Officer is Mitu Marium.

Subdivisions

Ishwarganj has 11 Unions/Wards, 293 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 296 villages. ThePowrashaba is Ishwargonj. Unions:
The economy in this region is mostly made up of agriculture, which accounts for 70.52% of income. 70,718 acres are under cultivation. Other sectors include business and services.

Education

Ishwaraganj's educational institutes include: